Join Grand staff and fellow filmmakers for a brainstorming meetup to help finalize the programming at the 253 Film Summit, and our summer workshop series.

Please be prepared to share what you would like to learn, and what kind of projects you're working on.

Refreshments provided!
WHAT'S THE 253 FILM SUMMIT?
Last May, we partnered with the UWT Film Club to present a free, day-long gathering at the University of Washington Tacoma campus for filmmakers, media professionals, and creative entrepreneurs who want to learn, connect, and create. We look forward to the Summit's second year!

WHAT'S THE SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES?
Crafted to support local filmmakers in gaining new skills, The Grand Cinema will partner with professional filmmakers, artists, and educators to present a series of specialized workshops through Summer 2019. Let us know what you need and we'll announce the workshop line-up in April 2019!

SIGN UP FOR THE ANNUAL 253 SHORT FILM COMPETITION!
Starting March 1, 2019

The 253 Short Film Competition invites emerging and established area filmmakers to create short films (less than or equal to 253 seconds) that will be celebrated with hundreds of people at a viewing party in May 2019.

Sign-up is available starting March 1 (NOW) but you must come to The Grand Cinema and register at the box office in order to compete. Don't forget your $50 registration fee!

Registration is limited and spaces are available first come, first served. Registration spaces sold out in advance last year, so we suggest signing up in theater without delay if you would like to participate.

All competing teams meet at The Grand to receive this year's four required criteria and the green light to begin filming April 25–28, 2019.